In-depth reviews

It may be due for replacement soon, but the evergreen Ka remains a little thriller that's still more than class-competitive.

Small cars are something of a Daihatsu speciality and the latest Sirion is perhaps their best example.

Like its Kelisa relative the Kenari is another Perodua based on an old Daihatsu model.

Citroen has come up trumps. The C4 Picasso is a massive step forward and shoots straight to the top of the MPV sector.

Kia lacks the brand name to pull people into the showrooms, so it sells on price and equipment.

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We should applaud Dodge for its approach. But it is simply not very polished or well built.

The sales success of the Porsche Boxster has impressed everyone, but it was hardly surprising that it was Honda that came out with the strongest compe…

The Tigra is a quality product. Styling is sharp and, while a lack of power and high prices are negatives, the overall package gets our vote

With an added twist of Seat spice the Alhambra offers the same space and functionality of close relatives, the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy, but at a fri…

Good value, practical and decent behind the wheel. For families looking to get the most out of their car, Mazda's compact MPV is it.

The Fusion, as its name suggests, combines elements of different cars to create what Ford has dubbed an 'Urban Activity Vehicle'.

BMW facelited the Z4 for 2006, but fans of the two-seat roadster should not worry.

There's much to like about the Citroen C6, but it's costly to buy and run, while ride and ergonomics are flawed.

The initial rush of buyers that was caused by the introduction of the PT-Cruiser has ebbed, now it's become a more familiar sight

Cute isn't it?

Seven-seaters are nothing new to Peugeot, it having a long history of putting an extra row of seats into its estate cars.

Slotting into a gap in the 4x4 market which the Shogun has priced itself out of, the Shogun Sport is a surprisingly appealing way into the Shogun bran…

Not only does the Mazda RX-8 break conventional coupe rules by having two extra rear hinged doors to give access to passengers, but it also comes powe…

The current range-topper in Lamborghini's current two-car line-up, the Murcielago was the first car to be developed under the watchful eye of Lamborgh…

The Terios is an attractive package, with the right 'fun factor' and real off-road capability

The Accord has unparalleled desirability, but practicality is compromised.

Toyota's most important model world-wide after the Corolla, the Land Cruiser has built up a tremendous reputation for reliability and strength in its …

It's taken a long time to finally reach the showroom but the Invicta S1 is now available.

The Nippa was the car that introduced UK buyers to ultra-budget motoring Malaysian style.

The Astra TwinTop is capable and desirable. Cheap to buy and run, it's an enjoyable drive too, if not as good as VW's class-leading Eos.

The Picasso is the UK's best selling compact MPV, bettering even the car that started the segment - Renault's Scenic.

The amazing Azure is a Bentley in every sense. It's generally very impressive indeed.

VW has ambitious plans, and no model highlights this more than the luxury Phaeton.

Co-developed in association with General Motors, this Hungarian built compact car has, in its previous form, consistently been a best seller in its na…